Map Upgrade

[Chris Callanan]

GMC keeps sending me emails reminding me to buy the new Map update - $50 off and free shipping.

 

I don't use the onboard nav all that often, usually use Android Auto/Google Maps.

 

Has anybody done the update? Anything that makes it worth spending $99 for infrequent use?

 

[AirForceAngler]

My dad bought an upgrade once for his Suburban.  It was right before going on a long trip.  It was still obsolete.  Stick with Google Maps, or better yet, Waze.  Those are updated on the fly.

[Phantom 4D]

13 hours ago, Chris Callanan said:

GMC keeps sending me emails reminding me to buy the new Map update - $50 off and free shipping.

 

I don't use the onboard nav all that often, usually use Android Auto/Google Maps.

 

Has anybody done the update? Anything that makes it worth spending $99 for infrequent use?

 

I have a 2019 Sierra as well. I haven't received any notification for update. GMC does have my email as I get other mail from them. 

 

[Phantom 4D]

2 hours ago, AirForceAngler said:

My dad bought an upgrade once for his Suburban.  It was right before going on a long trip.  It was still obsolete.  Stick with Google Maps, or better yet, Waze.  Those are updated on the fly.

Agree with WAZE. I use it on long runs. I'm retired USAF.

 

[KARNUT]

Two things I don’t use on my vehicles. The navigation and radio. I use my iPhone. I’ve never get in a traffic jam with WAZ. That’s saying something traveling interstate 10 from Houston to the east coast. Well I do use the radio as a sound system.

[AirForceAngler]

2 hours ago, Phantom 4D said:

Agree with WAZE. I use it on long runs. I'm retired USAF.

 

Retired AF here, too.  1985-2006.  Thanks for your service. 

[steig]

Agree with Google maps or Waze

[Z45]

My experience with several over the years is that its mostly all POI's (points of interest) which are such things as new motels, rests, gas stations etc.  The first car I had with Nav was a 2009 Cadillac and I found a road name error on it. They same error is still there on my 2021 even though I made an attempt back in 2009ish to advise them of the error.  So unless you are traveling a lot and motels, rest and places to spend money are of interest, its a waste of $ and time for the upgrade.

[Black02Silverado]

I don't bother with the update.  Like most, I use Waze.  Just hook up my phone and go.

[bdallas]

Like most, I use my phone. Apple Maps (sometimes Waze). It's always up to date.

[TRKLGND]

Google bought Waze years ago.  Already incorporated the best features of Waze into Google Maps.

[Phantom 4D]

On 9/2/2021 at 1:02 PM, AirForceAngler said:

Retired AF here, too.  1985-2006.  Thanks for your service. 

Retired June 1989. And thank you as well.